May Newsletter Let May commence!

MAY NEWSLETTER
Let May commence!

Notes from Rhonda…
Let May commence!  The Fleece Factory is excited to bring in new products and new instructors and teach new old things! This MAY 19th don't miss our DROP SPINDLE SPINNING CLASS taught by Cheri Paxson!  This is a time honored skill that has been passed down for centuries in many cultrues.  It is a very unique way of creating yarn that is very portable and creative.  Sign up today on our website or by calling the mill!  Spaces are filling up fast so be sure to get your spot!
Be sure to try something new this month,
Rhonda

NEW CLASS!
DROP SPINDLE SPINNING
May 19, 9AM - Noon
by Cheri Paxson
This basic drop spindle class will teach you everything you need to know on how to get started with a drop spindle.  This form of spinning is a wonderful way to take your spinning “on the go” and teach you to take control over your “single’s”.  This simple technique can take your yarn to Blue Ribbon winner’s! (It did for Cheri!)  Class fee is $30.  Spinning kits are available for $35 Kit includes: Drop spindle handout, PVC Knitty Knotty (taking yarn off of spindle), a Schadt Drop Spindle 1 ½ oz Top Whorl and 1oz llama roving. Additional  roving of other fiber is available for purchase at the 
Fleece Factory.
Go to the Classes Page on our Website to sign up. 

Cheri Paxson from Longmont Colorado.  Not only is she a fiber enthusiast, but a knitting entrepreneur who opened Pax Knits in 1988 and designs knitwear for the recreation industry.  She currently designs and teaches out of her “Art Barn” in rural Longmont where she raises fiber llamas and alpacas!  We are very excited to have her teach this class out at the Fleece Factory on May 19th so be sure to join us and bring a friend! 

SHOWS,  SHOWS and MORE SHOWS! And CHECKING IN FIBER!

The Fleece Factory will again be having its booth is space #57 in the North West corner of the complex!  We look forward to visiting with all of you and finding out what our mill cal do for you!  You may check in fleeces at this show for processing.  Check out our designer roving and new bulky singles!
 
June 9th- 10th  
Estes Park Wool Market
 http://www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/wool-market.html  
Come Visit us at our booth in the North West corner!

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NEW!
Roving Bumps

The Fleece Factory of the Rockies now offers roving rolled into bumps!  We will now be rolling all roving orders into 8oz bumps or rolls when you order roving.  This will take the place of roving just "loose in the bag" if the fiber will allow!  If you still prefer roving loose in the bag you may request it.  Just another great service that the Fleece Factory can offer you and your business!

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
HOW TO SIGN UP

Go to our website to see available classes and workshops. Classes are available by reserving your space with a $20 non-refundable deposit (except the Skirting Class).  Please call The Fleece Factory at (970) 284-7711 for all reservations and questions. Classes may also be listed on our Facebook Page, but this will not count as reserving your space in the class. Use Facebook as a helpful reminder for you and share the class with your Facebook friends! Available classes are listed on our website. There are TWO steps, click on the dollar amount for the class and it will send the deposit through paypal and then you must also REGISTER for the class through the website separately from the deposit payment. 

AVAILABLE CLASSES >>

New BULKY SINGLES!  
 We are getting nice reviews of our new bulky single yarn.  These coreless singles have a handspun characteristic!  The fiber that is best for this yarn is any staple length from 2”-6” of your nice fiber. This service is $30.00/lb outgoing weight price.
Call if you have questions!
 
HAT SHAPERS are now available at the Fleece Factory!  Stop by and see all the new hat forms that you can purchase and make your own hats! We have 12 styles to choose from.  You can also try out our wet felting class where we use these wonderful hat forms!

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